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Big explosion, heavy gunfire in Noordheuwel CIT heist

G4S cash van targeted in Noordheuwel area on Wednesday evening, December 22.

December 22, 2021
Natasha Pretorius Less than a minute
A G4S cash van was targeted on Paardekraal Drive at about 18:30. Photo submitted.

Residents of Noordheuwel and its surrounding areas are left shaken following a big explosion and gunfire in what was a CIT heist on Paardekraal Drive on Wednesday evening, December 22.

According to witnesses a G4S cash van was targeted at about 18:30. A loud explosion could be heard by many followed by heavy gunfire. Helicopters were also circling the area and a cloud of smoke hung in the air.

Some witnesses were even ducking and diving while braaiing in fear saying the gunfire was too close to home.

A view of the cash van which was targeted on Wednesday evening. Photo submitted.

It has been reported that traffic is heavily backed up and residents are urged to avoid the area.

The News have reached out to provincial police who is yet to comment on the matter.

Another view of the cash van which was targeted on Wednesday evening. Photo submitted.

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December 22, 2021
Natasha Pretorius Less than a minute

Clinton Botha

For more than 4 and a half years, Clinton Botha was a journalist at Roodepoort Record. His articles were regularly published in the Northside Chronicle now known as the Roodepoort Northsider. Clinton is also the editor of Randfontein Herald since July 2020. As a sports fanatic he wormed his way into various "beats - as the media would know it - and admits openly that his big love always have something to do with a scoreboard, crowds and usually a ball that hops.
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